Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane seen at an event.
Kekana is testifying based on his “own knowledge and experience” about the “improper conduct” of the suspended Public Protector. He is testifying over the contentious Public Protector’s report concerning the Bankorp/ABSA lifeboat scandal.Mkhwebane had recommended for the nationalisation of the South African Reserve Bank and a constitutional amendment to change the powers of the Reserve Bank.
Kekana says he had raised his concerns about the recommendations as he believed they were not warranted or legally sound. He says these came soon after a meeting between Mkhwebane and then State Security Minister David Mahlobo. In paragraph 24 you say: “I did not agree nor did I believe the recommendation was warranted or legally sound. Did you say this to her at any stage,” asked evidence leader Nazreen Bawa.“She didn’t heed my advice or my sentiments,” answered Kekana.